At 01.00 p.m. LST today (25 July), the tropical storm “SONCA” over the coast of Vietnam was centered about 280 kilometers east of Nakhon Phanom province, Thailand or latitude 17.5 degree North, longitude 107.9 degree East. It is moving westward slowly with maximum sustained wind about 65 km/hr. This storm is forecast to make landfall over Dong Hoi, Vietnam by evening and downgrade to tropical depression over Laos. It is expected to move pass the Northeast of Thailand. Abundant rain with isolated heavy to very heavy rain over country. People should beware of severe weather conditions that cause possible flash floods until 28 July 2017. Details of affected areas are as below:

The strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea and the South. More rain with isolated heavy rain is likely in the south. The strong winds waves are likely 2-3 meters high in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. All ships should proceed with caution, and small boats in the upper Andaman Sea keep ashore until 29 July.